PLANNING, PROGRAMMING AND RESEARCH OFFICER (1565) DENTAL HEALTH at CBHSSJB

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION A person who is in charge of one or more programmes or projects for the purpose of providing professional assistance in the development of services, in particular by advising, monitoring or supporting various actors in one or more programmes or projects. It carries out the research activities necessary for the identification and evaluation of resources and needs. It designs and proposes development plans and programmes to ensure adequate planning of services. She advises on the implementation or improvement of programs and/or services. It may participate in various teaching and training activities. SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS • Designs and proposes development plans and programs in order to ensure adequate service planning. Provide expertise concerning the implementation or improvement of programs and services; • Coordinates and completes special projects in cooperation with other groups as directed by under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Public Health Awash, in collaboration with the Head of Dentistry, Dentist Advisor or designate who provides clinical oversight; • Plans, develops and evaluates dental hygiene’s preventive and promotion programs, policies and procedures; • Ensures Quality assurance and surveillance of performance indicators; • Assists in the update and standardization of documents, policies and procedures for the dental hygiene department. REQUIREMENTS Education: • Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Public Health or in another appropriate discipline; • Being member of the Ordre des hygiénistes dentaires du Québec is considered as asset; Experience: • Three (3) years of appropriate experience; Knowledge and Abilities: • Good knowledge of MSSS legislation, regulations, the Ministry network and programs, and current trends; • Knowledge of and experience with public and community health prevention and promotion related approaches, methods, issues and programming (and in First Nations contexts being an asset); • Experience related to maternal and child health programs would be an asset; • Knowledge and demonstrated experience in organizational strategic and tactical planning, program planning and evaluation; • Knowledge and demonstrated experience in planning, adapting, developing and implementing new programs, and maintaining existing programs; • Ability to integrate Eenou/Eeyou (Cree) culture, values, traditions and teaching into programming; • Knowledge and demonstrated experience in planning, adapting and developing tools and support material for program implementation and evaluation; • Knowledge and demonstrated experience in planning and delivering training to staff, in both group sessions and individual coaching; • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral; • Excellent leadership and teamwork skills; • Excellent critical thinking, organizational and decision-making skills; • Must be autonomous and flexible; • Good working knowledge of computer applications, especially Microsoft Office; • Willing to travel. LANGUAGE • Fluent in English; • Fluency in Cree or French is an asset.